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“I believe that dance communicates man's deepest, highest and most truly spiritual thoughts and emotions far better than words, spoken or written.”

Quote by Ted Shawn

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Ted Shawn, born on October 21, 1891, was an influential American dancer, choreographer, and actor. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern dance and made significant contributions to the development of dance art. Shawn is known for his unique dance style and innovative spirit in the field of modern dance. more

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“I see myself as a citizen of the planet. Even as a child, I always found it mindless to root for your own team. I was puzzled by the fact that people said their own team was better than other teams simply because it was theirs.”

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“Acting is an escape from the boring person that I am in real life.”

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“And my singing, I don't think I could sing Wagner or opera, but I could probably carry a tune. I was in a musical once, but it was never performed.”

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Book:Essays

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